Bible teachers need both a contrasting and consistent voice if they’re going to make inroads into the lives of their students who live in a world of false teaching. As noted at the end of the last post, Titus was to use that voice to help the believers of his day live in ways appropriate, or consistent, to sound doctrine.
If we continue on in Titus 2 we can learn how to effectively use that voice. Only part of the referenced Scripture will be provided below so you would do well to take time to read the entire chapter. Click on this link to read it online: Titus 2
Tips for How to Effectively Use Your Voice
1) Show how God’s Word is applicable to the people you’re teaching. What’s most need for their age, gender, social status, etc.?
Teach the older men to … Likewise, teach the older women to … urge the younger women to … Similarly, encourage the young men to … Teach slaves to … (Titus 2:2-10)
2) Teach by example.
In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us. (Titus 2:7-8)
3) Rely on the grace of God to effectively use your voice.
For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age … (Titus 2:11-14)
4) Speak with the authority of God’s Word in grace-filled ways, not in quarrelsome ways (2 Tim. 2:24-26).
These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you. (Titus 2:15)